Another year in the books means another year as a homeowner. When you own a house, there are so many things that you need to go to keep up the property. Many of us don’t even know where to begin. Luckily, we can help you with that! Here’s a checklist for homeowners to kick the new year off right.
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Check the Air Quality
While it’s beautiful in southern California all year long, we still tend to spend the majority of our time indoors during the winter months. Heck, even during the summer, we’re guilty of cranking the AC up a bit too much. Suffice to say; we’re breathing in a lot of stagnant air.
Improve your air quality by getting an activated carbon dehumidifier. These devices help capture mold and bacteria in the air that may cause allergies and other illnesses. Also, make sure to check filters in furnaces and central air units.
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Create a To-Do List
Every house is unique. So, the needs of the property will differ from person to person. The best way to start 2020 off on the right foot is to know what you’re dealing with.
Take inventory of your house. Walk around and see what needs to be repaired or replaced. Write these projects down. Also, be sure to give yourself a deadline. A sense of accountability will push us to be the better homeowners we desire to be.
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Get the Yard Ready
While we don’t have to contend with snow, some of our plants can’t sustain the winter months. That doesn’t mean there isn’t grass to mow or leaves to rake. Keep up with the minimal winter upkeep so you can transition into spring much easier.
Speaking of spring, plan out your garden. Research about companion plants to improve your bounty. Also, try to come up with organic ways to keep critters out of your patches. The more thought you put into your garden, the more you will yield in 2020.
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Organize Your Storage
2020 is a new decade. New beginnings mean getting rid of the old junk you don’t need anymore. Have a tag sale or donate some of your old treasures.
While you are going through your keepsakes, start organizing the things you went through. Instead of having old toys, clothes, and books mixed in together, try putting like items into totes. These practices will save you headaches in the event you actually need one of these items. Otherwise, this practice will just make it easier for you to donate or set up a table at a tag sale in the future.
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Change that Room into the One You Want
We all have dreams of changing that extra bedroom into an office or the basement into a gym. Yet, we never pull the trigger. What’s the deal?
This is your house. You’re going to live here forever. Why not make into the perfect place for you? Transform that room into whatever you want it to be! You won’t regret it.